Treat Yourself with the Best Flavored Lubes for Dining In

Time to lube it up: Here are the Benefits Of Using Lube in The Bedroom

Oh, lubrication. It’s something you don’t really think about until you really need it. That is to say, there is nothing pleasurable or comfortable when putting anything up a dry vagina or butt. Um, ouch? So most people will agree that a good amount of lubrication is vital for pleasurable sex.

Moreover, if you are interested in anal sex, a personal lubricant may be very handy. That’s because, unlike the vagina, the anus isn’t self-lubricating.

Aside from making sex more pleasurable, the right amount of lube may not only feel good, but also decrease the likelihood of transmitting or acquiring sexually transmitted diseases when used with a condom. In fact, the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control states that “Lubricants can increase pleasure and lower the chance that a condom will break with penetrative sex. Lube helps condoms move easily move around on the skin, making sex safer and more pleasurable.”

So, while most of us naturally produce a decent amount of lubrication, depending on the time of the month, hormones, etc., the pleasurable amount of lubrication doesn’t always happen. So, if you find that you rarely moisten when aroused, or perhaps just want to experiment with different levels, a personal lubricant can help.

On top of that, edible lubes are a delicious, kinky, and creative way to bring more intimacy between you and your partner! Just imagine all the body parts you can drool and nibble on.

Cooling Lubes, Flavored Lubes, Water-Based Lube: How Do You Choose The Right Lube?

Choosing a flavored lube is like walking into a candy shop, I mean, where do you even begin? Well, just like you have your favorite type of candy, I can almost guarantee you will eventually have your favorite type of flavored lube too. It all comes down to what feels and tastes good for you! So let’s look at the “base” of the most common lubricants on the market are:

1. Water-based lube: can be used with latex condoms and silicone toys, can have a sticky texture, but adding saliva helps.
2. Silicone-based lube: also safe to use with latex condoms, but is not generally water-soluble and can damage silicone-based sex toys over time. The benefits of a silicone-based lube is that it is incredibly long-lasting and has a silky smooth texture!
3. Oil-based lubes: A good natural alternative to synthetic chemical lubricants such as silicone or petroleum-based products, but don’t play well with condoms. Ideally oil-based lubes should not be used with latex condoms, as they can cause them to break.

If you want a blend of both worlds, there is also an option of using a hybrid lube. A hybrid lube is a blend of silicone and water-based formulas. Either way, knowing what base your lube contains, will help you choose the right texture, slip and slide for your most exquisite parts. So, now that we know the bases of the most common lubricants, let’s go ahead and add a little flavor, shall we?

Adding Flavor Not Additives: Reviewing The Ingredients in Your Edible Lube

Sure, the idea of peanut butter edible lubricant sounds delicious. That is, unless you have a peanut allergy. So, just like you would want to review the nutrition facts for the food you buy everyday, you will want to do the same when choosing an edible lube.

Ideally, before choosing a lube, look at the ingredients. If an edible lube is flavored with foods, or chemical additives that you have a known allergy to, then it will almost certainly cause an allergy to your lovely bits as well.

That being said, what are the top ingredients to avoid? Nonoxynol 9, Petroleum-based, glycerine, and propylene glycol. But why, you ask? Well, if you are the type of person that doesn’t want toxins in your hand moisturizer, then you certainly won’t want them in your private parts either.

And, according to a study conducted at the University conducted by researchers from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada in 2018, they have linked these sneaky little ingredients can lead to inflammation, irritation and other vaginal infections such as yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. No thanks!

I suggest choosing a flavored lube that is pH balanced for vaginal health, and at least free of the four ingredients listed above.

How To Use Your Lube

Heads, shoulders, knees, and toes. Really anything goes when it comes to flavored lube. As long as it’s nontoxic and free of the ingredients I mentioned above, go ahead and get wild with it!

With that said, water-based lubes can be used with male condoms, female condoms, sex toys, or simply applied on the vulva, anus, and fingers to make any sexual experience much more pleasurable. Oh, and here’s a tip, if you don’t want things to get too messy, consider laying down a towel before you experiment with flavored lube.

It is also best to warm up a bit of lube on your fingertips before applying it to your preferred body part.

Whether it’s solo play or partner play, begin to apply a small amount to your nipples, labia, clitoris, or anus. Slowly, but surely you will be able to figure out right away what amount works for you.

You can go ahead and get creative and sassy with your lube and use it for sex play aside from oral sex such as applying edible lube on your lips for sultry kisses. You can also experiment with partner massage, or use the lube for some hot and heavy self-love. Think of it as a deliciously tasting masturbation session!

So, now that we know how to use our lube, let’s get right down and slippery.

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